I'm told haloperidol is an effective treatment for delirium, but sometimes makes bp too low. is there some other medication, whether used iv, s/c or im, that doesn't have this disadvantage?

Antipsychotic: Half ok is a potent antipsychotic with many potential side effects--deliriumm is a serious condition--see your doc for an exam ; discussion.

Haldol (haloperidol): In itself, Haldol (haloperidol) is not an effective treatment for delirium. Treating the medical source of the delirium (infection, metabolic imbalance, toxin, endocrine problem, neoplasm, degenerative disorder, etc) is. Haldol (haloperidol) can safely calm the person while essential diagnostic and treatment processes are going on. Despite its potential cardiovascular issues Haldol (haloperidol) is probably the safest IV antipsychotic.

It can depend: There is the most evidence for haloperidol or haldol. Newer antipsychotics are less studied but theoretically those that are less anticholinergic like Risperidone or Geodon (ziprasidone) may be more helpful. Other medications that meat help include melatonin. What specific medication to use depends on a persons age, other meds and health issues. Avoiding Lorazepam and anticholinergic meds is also important.